A look at all the Crufts 2023 winners

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Plus, find out how you can enter your furry friend for 2025
Plus, find out how you can enter your furry friend for 2025

CRUFTS is the world's most prestigious dog show which is hosted every year by The Kennel Club.

The 2023 edition saw a new breed triumph over all the entries. Here's all you need to know.

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Crufts 2023 was another successful year for the eventCredit: Getty

Who won Crufts 2023?

Orca the lagotto romagnolo scooped Best In Show at Crufts 2023, making history as the first of its breed to win the award.

One of Orca's owners, Ante Lucin, said: "This is the first lagotto romagnolo to win at Crufts, so this is so great for the breed."

Crufts 2023 started on March 9, and ended on March 12.

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The Best In Show competition is hugely popular and has been running since 1928.

It is split into seven different categories over the four day competition.

Who won the Crufts 2023 groups?

Gundog

Orca the lagotto romagnolo won the Gundog round and went on to win Best In Show
Orca the lagotto romagnolo won the Gundog round and went on to win Best In ShowCredit: Reuters

The judges announced Orca the lagotto romagnolo as the 2023 Gundog group winner.

The impressive dog was joined by its owners Mr and Mrs Zdunic Sinkovic from Croatia.

Tweeting the results, Crufts said: "Shooting to the top, Orca is your #Crufts 2023 Gundog group winner!"

Working

Archie the dobermann won the Working group
Archie the dobermann won the Working groupCredit: @Crufts

It was four-year-old Archie the dobermann that took the spoils in the Working category.

His owner Mandy Everley from West Sussex seemed very pleased with her dog's victory in the show.

Pastoral

Blondie was Reserve Best In Show and Pastoral winner
Blondie was Reserve Best In Show and Pastoral winnerCredit: @Crufts

Blondie the six-year-old English Sheepdog won the Pastoral group.

The dog's owner Mr N. Kanales, was overjoyed with the win.

Blondie was also named Reserve Best In Show.

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Terriers

Wire fox terrier Blanca won in the terrier group
Wire fox terrier Blanca won in the terrier groupCredit: @Crufts

Blanca the three-year-old wire fox terrier stole the show in this group.

The female dog from Croatia is owned by Mr F W Schoneberg.

Hounds

Paris the Irish wolfhound won in the Hounds group
Paris the Irish wolfhound won in the Hounds groupCredit: @Crufts

Paris the Irish wolfhound took the prize in the Hounds group.

Owners Mr C & Mrs J Amoo could not contain their delight as the huge dog led them across the arena floor.

Toys

Dublin the Cavalier King Charles spaniel took the prize in the toys group.

Dublin is co-owned by Michelle Chapman and Tanya Ireland, who handled him in the ring.

Utility

The winner of the Utility group was Jake the poodle.

Jake is owned by Phillip Langdon, and is from Bristol.

Can I enter my dog in Crufts 2024?

The application process for 2024 is officially closed.

However, applications for 2025 are open and you can apply on the Crufts website.

There is certain criteria your dog must reach to be entered into the legendary Crufts competition.

The most important thing is that your dog is Kennel Club registered - that is a record of your puppy being born.

Owners receive Registration Certificate with micro chip number and DNA tests for the dog.

If you wanted to go one step further you can get a Pedigree Certificate which has all the details of the breed, a pedigree name and five generations of your dog's ancestors.

If your dog is not Kennel Club registered you can enter with an authority to compete number (ATC) but you need to apply for this by the December before Crufts begins.

Joanne Kavanagh

Pets, Explainers, Dogs, Crufts

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